A Better Belly
The physical and mental changes women go through during and after pregnancy often result in uncertainty about how to get back on track- on the inside and out. But thanks to Kelly McBride, the tri-state area’s only prenatal and postpartum pilates instructor and owner of the Main Line’s Belly Pilates, new moms and moms-to-be will have a new place to practice. Belly Pilates is teaming up with Bryn Mawr’s Biotonic Wellness Studio to offer women a nurturing place to practice. McBride subscribes to the belief that mothers are the glue that holds the family together and that if they’re not healthy and happy, everything else falls apart. Classes focus on alleviating common aches and pains associated with pregnancy while toning, building strength, balance and correcting muscular imbalances. Private and small group classes are available. Contact Kelly at 610-608-5883 for more information and class prices;
bellypilates.com.

Branching Out
Bryn Mawr’s Bodylogic Pilates is branching out and offering additional classes at Narberth’s Yoga Garden. The Tuesday evening and Friday morning mat classes combine traditional mat work with deep flexibility exercises that focus on the spine. $135 for 10 classes or $15 per class. Yogagardennarberth.com.

Hit the Pavement
If you’ve had a hard time motivating yourself to get out and exercise, the American Heart Association has a great way to help you get started. The 2009 Start! Philadelphia Heart Walk is a 1.5 or 3-mile fundraising walk to help raise awareness of cardiovascular-related diseases and stroke. When you’ve completed the walk at Citizens Bank Park, stick around for activities including blood pressure screenings, fitness demonstrations, snacks, and plenty of activities for the kids. Saturday, November 14 at 8:30 am; americanheart.org to register.

1. Hear are some important tips for health care while holiday season.you’ve had a hard time motivating yourself to get out and exercise.

   Posted by Florida Pain Clinics | June 23, 2010, 4:55 am

2. Be sure to look after your feet when starting a new exercise program. Poor foot function can cause problems in the hips, knees, shins and feet. To see a diagram of the places where bad feet can lead to pain, please feel free to browse to my article All about Pronated Feet for a free printable Info Sheet. This may help to steer you towards a lasting solution if you suffer from exercise induced pain. Regards. Sandy

   Posted by Sandy Brisbane | September 4, 2010, 7:29 am